Postcode L21 1WY is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton and Orrell area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year. The median sale price in Netherton and Orrell is £185,000 (around £209 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,250 and £226,250. The nearest station is Orrell Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Orrell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,344 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Orrell has a high crime rate, with approximately 94 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L21 1WY.
Orrell near L21 1WY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Orrell Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Orrell Park | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell Park |
| 0.6 mi | Aintree | N/A | Walking directions to Aintree |
| 0.8 mi | Rice Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Rice Lane |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Netherton and Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £262,500 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £189,250 | £211 |
| Flats | 1 | £162,000 | £171 |
| Terraced | 21 | £156,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183,995 | £122,475 | £97,500 |
| 2017 | £188,595 | £125,500 | £110,500 |
| 2018 | £195,995 | £125,995 | £97,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £130,000 | £104,000 |
| 2020 | £200,500 | £134,950 | £112,250 |
| 2021 | £221,000 | £149,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £167,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £245,000 | £162,000 | £144,500 |
| 2024 | £259,500 | £173,000 | £138,000 |
| 2025 | £262,500 | £177,500 | £149,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £195,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £119 |
| 2017 | £189 | £140 | £117 |
| 2018 | £198 | £138 | £106 |
| 2019 | £198 | £136 | £110 |
| 2020 | £190 | £148 | £125 |
| 2021 | £197 | £163 | £146 |
| 2022 | £237 | £176 | £155 |
| 2023 | £222 | £194 | £154 |
| 2024 | £250 | £193 | £157 |
| 2025 | £265 | £207 | £165 |
| 2026 | £237 | £211 | £195 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 1WY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 33, Westfields Drive, Bootle, L20 6GJ | Other | Freehold | £4,611 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 5, Westfields Drive, Bootle, L20 6GJ | Detached | Leasehold | £289,632 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 5, Westfields Drive, Bootle, L20 6GJ | Detached | Freehold | £289,632 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 22, Westfields Drive, Bootle, L20 6GL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 2, Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, L9 8HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,000 |
In the L21 1WY postcode area, located within Orrell, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Longmoor Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Springwell Park Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Feb 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L21 1WY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Orrell Lane, Liverpool, L20 6HX | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L21 1WY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Spring
Netherton and Orrell - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L21 1WY records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L21 1WY in Netherton and Orrell is £185,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to L21 1WY, including The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco (Requires improvement), Longmoor Community Primary School (Good) and Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L21 1WY is Orrell Park, about 900 m away.
L21 1WY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,344 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 1WY is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (Labour Party).